Pine Knoll Shores, NC May 3, 2013 - Five sea turtles that had been under the Aquarium’s care for a few months were released into the Atlantic last week. Three of the marine reptiles had been at the Aquarium to recover from wintertime cold-stunning. The potentially fatal condition occurs when water temperatures suddenly drop and is similar to hypothermia. The release included a loggerhead approximately 12-15 ...

Pine Knoll Shores, NC April 22, 2013 - Celebrate the spirit of Earth Day with the annual Party for the Planet at the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores this week. Enjoy fun and educational programs, activities, crafts and displays and discover many conservation actions you can implement at home. This year’s Tall Tales theme helps debunk myths and misinformation about wildlife and the environment. ...

Sweet start to Earth Day Party for the Planet at NC Aquarium Pine Knoll Shores, NC April 12, 2013 - The annual week-long Party for the Planet at the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores gets off to a sweet start with Cakes for Conservation on April 19. Bakers of all ages are invited to put their philosophies into frosting and enter confections depicting frogs, toads and other amphibians, snakes, she ...

Pine Knoll Shores, NC March 26, 2013 - Sign the kids up for a new adventure with the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores over the coming spring break. The new Cape Lookout Conservation Camp on April 4 takes youngsters to its namesake for a first-hand look at the beautiful barrier island environment. Campers learn about wildlife and ecology, and conservation concerns such as the effects of marine de ...

NC Aquarium celebrates otters April 6   Pine Knoll Shores, NC March 22, 2013 - Join the furry fun Saturday, April 6, as the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores salutes three of its favorite residents – river otters Neuse, Pungo and Eno. The annual Otter Birthday Bash celebrates the fun-loving creatures and the conservation success story of their species. Activities are free with admission or m ...

Pine Knoll Shores, NC March 21, 2013 - Sign the kids up for a new adventure with the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores over the coming spring break. The new Cape Lookout Conservation Camp takes youngsters to its namesake for a first-hand look at the beautiful barrier island environment. Campers learn about wildlife and ecology, and conservation concerns such as the effects of marine debris. Camp ...

Pine Knoll Shores, NC March 4, 2013 - Sign the kids up for a new adventure over their spring break from school. The Aquarium’s new Cape Lookout Conservation Camp takes youngsters to its namesake for a first-hand look at the beautiful barrier island environment. Campers learn about the island’s wildlife and ecology, and conservation concerns such as the effects of marine debris. Camp on Wednesday, April 3, i ...

Pine Knoll Shores, NC - The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores offers free admission to all visitors on Monday, Jan. 21, the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. For visitors who would like to return the favor, the NC Aquarium is collecting donations for the local food pantry throughout the day. As part of the North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources, the Aquarium’s mission is to inspi ...

Emerald Isle, NC - The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores has given a warm welcome to seven sea turtles recovering from the effects of icy New England waters. The five loggerheads and two Kemp’s ridleys were among more than 200 sea turtles rescued in Massachusetts since November, when water temperatures dipped dangerously low for the cold-blooded reptiles. Because they can’t tolerate winter weathe ...

McCrory appeals to young voters at Emerald Isle campaign event By Leland Pinder News14 EMERALD ISLE, N.C. – Republican gubernatorial candidate Pat McCrory was in Carteret County on Saturday for a campaign event. Polls show the former Charlotte mayor leads his Democratic opponent, Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton by double digits. More than 300 people came out out to support McCrory in his run for governor of North Ca ...